STATEMENT FROM LILIAN GREENWOOD MP FOLLOWING RIOTS IN NOTTINGHAM

"I utterly condemn the mindless vandalism carried out by a small group of people in Nottingham last night."

"These rioters are hurting their communities and frightening people in their own homes with threatening and violent thuggery."

"I have been kept updated about the ongoing situation, speaking to both Jane Todd, Chief Executive of Nottingham City Council and Inspector Ahmed, Area Inspector for Canning Circus today, giving them my full support, passing on my thanks to our brave police officers for the work they are doing to protect people and property in our city and Council staff who have been clearing up the destruction left after last night's events."

"I shall be returning to Parliament tomorrow to stand up for the law abiding majority in Nottingham and to ensure our city has the resources we need to keep people and property safe."